Bison
SAVE THE BISON
Restoring the Spirit of the Land Together
Welcome to the SAFE North American Bison initiative, where conservation meets culture. We are a network of zoos, Indigenous Nations, field experts, and community allies working to restore the bison not just to the land, but to their rightful place in our ecosystems, cultures, and collective future.
Why Bison?
The North American bison is more than just a species. It’s a keystone and foundational animal, a powerful force in shaping the health of prairies, grasslands, and boreal forests. But Bison, Buffalo, are also sacred relatives to Indigenous peoples, central to cultural lifeways and spiritual renewal.
Together, We're Making Progress
From near extinction to thriving partnerships across North America, these numbers reflect the power of collective action and cultural restoration. Every step forward brings us closer to a future where bison, people, and land heal together.
11,000+
Wild Bison
Once nearly extinct, bison now roam again in the wild thanks to dedicated conservation.
40+
Active Partners
Zoos, Tribes, and conservation groups are united to restore buffalo and grasslands.
2024
SAFE NA BISON
In 2024, SAFE joined the Buffalo Treaty to support Indigenous-led bison restoration.
1907
Since 1907
The first bison reintroduction over 100 years ago sparked a legacy of wildlife recovery.
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